FAQs

What is BevOnline?
BevOnline™ is the leader of e-business Internet applications for the $110 billion U.S. and the $600 billion global beverage alcohol market. BevOnline™ offers a full portfolio of managed Internet services, including:

  • Scalable online solutions for the beverage distributor.
  • Database of products for secure online orders.
  • Online tools to increase market share:
    • Internet Email Marketing BevOnline Mail V 2.1
    • Virtual Sales Representative for online sales VSR 2.0
    • Intranet Application for internal control of information V1.8
    • BevOnline License Query (Patent Pending) V1.5
    • BevOnline Extranet for online management of websites
  • Streaming media from the Brewer/Distributor through all participating websites.
  • Selling and order management applications for distributors
  • Marketing and order management solutions for suppliers

Who will use it?

    Retailers
    Distributors
    Suppliers
    Importers
    Brokers/Agents

What are the advantages?

Retailers
BevOnline's™ technology allows retailers to place online orders, which are electronically routed to participating distributors in a given market. All of the transmitted data is protected by 128bit encryption software to provide the utmost in security.

Benefits :

  • Create Co-Branded retailer website.
  • Create customized BevOnline™ ordering profile.
  • Increased customer service.
  • Integrated computer systems.
  • Customizable training tools.
  • Centralized product information.
  • 24/7 access to distributor websites and to customer service agents.
  • Real time pricing and promotions.
  • Access to industry news & calendar of events.

Distributors

BevOnline™ improves a distributor's order management process, taking online orders from retailers and seamlessly transmitting them into a distributor's route accounting system. BevOnline™ creates an alternative sales force, freeing up sales staff to better merchandise product and improve customer relationships while significantly lowering operational costs.

Benefits :

  • Co-branded distributor website with product shopping cart.
  • Website development for retail customers.
  • Unlimited ABC License Query capabilities.
  • Product and customer relationship development tools.
  • Valuable web-based educational training tools.
  • Pre-authorize purchases of new products.
  • Increased direct advertising.
  • New Product Forum.

Suppliers/Importers/Brokers/Agents
BevOnline's™ unique system also provides suppliers with a direct link to retailers, allowing them to develop and implement highly targeted advertising and marketing campaigns that reinforce the branding of their products, while easily tracking the success of these initiatives.

Benefits :

  • Track statistical data.
  • Reduce R&D costs.
  • Develop highly targeted product test marketing and advertising.
  • Easily track the success of surveys, advertising, and tests.
  • 24/7 access to website and to customer service.

How does it work?
Distributors
Once a partnership has been established, a co-branded website with products and terms must be entered into each distributor's profile site. Orders are received via email. Once confirmed, the orders are processed and delivered according to the distributors typical routes and terms.

Retailers
BevOnline's™ co-branded distributor website allows retailers easy connection to the Internet. At any time retailers can enter their private username and password to access their customized account information.

Then retailers create their customized BevOnline™ distributor ordering profile: preferred products, categories, and specific brands. Once orders are submitted, the order request is sent securely to the appropriate distributors who then deliver the order based on their standard schedule and bill you as usual.

How Much Does it Cost?
Retailers: Consult your local distributor
Distributors: Pay set-up fees and monthly hosting
Suppliers: Advertising rate sheets available

How Do I Get Started?
For information on registering, email info@BevOnline.com
Customer Service:

BevOnline, Inc.
http://www.bevonline.com



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